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Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

  • To become less stable by losing electrons
  • To gain more protons
  • To increase their atomic mass
  • To become more stable by sharing required number of electrons (correct)

Which elements are considered noble gases?

  • Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Sulfur, Phosphorus
  • Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon (correct)
  • Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Mercury
  • Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Zinc

What is the electronic configuration of noble gases in their outermost shell?

  • ns² np⁴
  • ns² np⁶ (correct)
  • ns² np⁶ nd¹
  • ns² np³

How many electrons are contained in the outermost shell of Neon?

<p>8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are noble gases sometimes called inert gases?

<p>Because they do not participate in chemical reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

<p>To obtain the electronic configurations of noble gases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are considered noble gases?

<p>Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electronic configuration of the outermost shell of noble gases?

<p>ns² np⁶ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are noble gases sometimes called inert gases?

<p>Because they do not participate in chemical reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many electrons does Helium contain?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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